Sr. Environmental Engineer Wastewater

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Provide environmental, safety, and health expertise to ensure compliance and safe operation of chemical manufacturing processes. Support the design, scale-up, and continuous improvement of production systems to meet regulatory and corporate standards. Lead key ESH programs while mentoring staff and driving a strong safety culture across the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead compliance for the sites environmental programs related to water (NPDES permit management and drinking water requirements)
• Manage the site Land Application permit for wastewater sludge management.
• Conduct all SARA reporting (Tier 2 & TRI).
• Oversee the site spill reporting program for IDEM and EPA spill notification.
• Program ownership for other compliance programs such as CWC, TSCA, & FIFRA.
• Support sustainability projects and ESG reporting.
• Conduct new project evaluations to determine impact on environmental programs (RCRA, Air, Wastewater, etc.).
• Support the RCRA hazardous waste program.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and corporate ESH standards and requirements
• Support safe design and operation of chemical processes, including risk assessments and engineering controls
• Provide ESH technical guidance to manufacturing, engineering, and project teams
• Develop and deliver ESH training, policies, and procedures
• Conduct audits, inspections, and investigations; implement corrective actions
• Monitor regulatory changes and maintain site compliance with applicable laws
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies
• Prepare compliance reports, analyze ESH data, and present performance metrics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support ESH management systems (e.g., ISO 14001)
• Mentor and support development of engineers and ESH professionals
• Participate in emergency response, incident management, and on-call support as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related engineering/science field
• Minimum 10+ years of ESH experience in a high-hazard pharmaceutical or chemical process industry environment.
• Experience managing NPDES permits and compliance strategies.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., CIH, CSP, PE, WWTP Certifications)
• Demonstrated ability to improve environmental, safety, and health performance
• Ability to make authoritative decisions and recommendations on ESH matters
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement technical solutions
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, chemistry, etc.)
• Excellent project management, organizational, and technical application skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Ability to represent the site during regulatory inspections and audits
• Capability to develop and implement sustainable compliance action plans
• Proficiency in documentation and computer applications
• Ability to work in and support a 24/7 operational environment, including on-call availability
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Strong commitment and passion for environmental, safety, and health practices

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. 

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